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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Maria, CA


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  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,841+
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    La Vista

    3.5 (12)
    740 S. Western Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $2,499+
    Total monthly cost
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    Las Brisas

    4.0 (1)
    983 W. Dan Blough Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $2,013+
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    Siena Apartments

    1245 W Sonya Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $2,184+
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    Azure Apartments

    3.0 (12)
    703 East Meehan St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,796+
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    Cassia Apartments

    4.0 (21)
    333 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,862
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    Vizcaya Apartments

    1720 South Depot Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
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    Sierra Sands

    327 E. Plaza Dr Ste 1B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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    5.0 (3)
    1316 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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    511 West Cook St

    511 West Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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    Alvin Apartments

    710 W. Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    Agnes Apts

    127 W. Agnes Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458
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    826 Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $2,400
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    1221 Speed St

    1221 Speed St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,385+
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    4036 Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455
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  • 1 bd $2,395
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    Hummel Village

    4468 HUMMEL DR, ORCUTT, CA 93455
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    1 bd $1,895
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    Heritage Villas

    4.0 (6)
    300 Burton Mesa Blvd. #100, Lompoc, CA 93436
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  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $1,650+
    Base rent
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    VINE BY VINTAGE

    3.5 (5)
    401 W. Pine Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,024+
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    Oceanwood Apartments

    113 S U St, Lompoc, CA 93436
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    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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    The Diplomat

    4.0 (9)
    325 Burton Mesa Blvd., Lompoc, CA 93436
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA is between $1,684 and $3,047.

How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Santa Maria, CA on RentCafe?

There are 39 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Maria, CA were last updated on 14 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

The average Santa Maria, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 590 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Maria, CA

One bedroom apartments in Santa Maria, CA are typically 756 Sqft in size and the monthly rent is $2,248, on average. With 61 apartments listed for rent, it’s best to narrow down your choices before you begin your search. If you’re only interested in cheap one bedroom apartments, you can filter your search results by setting a maximum price. If you’re looking for a one bedroom furnished apartment, you can check the box "furnished" under amenities. There are many other options and filters you can apply to your search to streamline the process and find your next apartment faster and more efficient. Is a luxury rental more your style? If you sort your search results by rent descending, you will notice that the most expensive rental in Santa Maria, CA right now costs $3,188 per month. So many choices, so little time.

Your search for a cheap 1 bedroom apartment ends here

The city of Santa Maria, CA is a great place to call home. Among its many great qualities, it has a variety of rental housing options. One of the most popular choices for Santa Maria, CA's singles and couples are single bedroom apartments. They’re an upgrade from a studio in the sense that they offer more square footage, a separate bedroom, and more room to entertain. They’re also typically more expensive. But with a little diligence and some smart search tools, you can get around that problem. To find an affordable 1 bedroom, sort your search by price, ascending. The lowest priced apartment in Santa Maria, CA right now has an asking rent of $1,650. One bedroom efficiency apartments are a great choice as well. Though they may be smaller than a traditional one bedroom apartment, they’re definitely cheaper and you’ll still be able to enjoy the privacy of a separate bedroom.